Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Archive

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Pre-departure orientation sessions are group or individual events to prepare students who have been accepted into programs of study in the U.S. Valuable information is exchanged during these sessions. Topics may include information on culture shock, health and travel insurance, medical and money matters, plane ticket, and visas among others.

Many EducationUSA Advising Centers offer annual pre-departure orientation sessions. Contact the center nearest to your city to find out about these sessions. You can find the location of these centers on our EducationUSA website.

Attending a pre-departure session will give you the opportunity to receive realistic and accurate information before the beginning of your study program. You can attend a session after you have receive confirmation of acceptance from a U.S. institution, when you are focused on planning your departure or just before you apply for a visa, make travel arrangements, etc.